Kermit the Frog Costume
Bring the world's most famous Muppet to life with ease.
Kermit the Frog is a beloved pop culture icon, making him a universally recognized and nostalgic costume choice. This look centers on Kermit's vibrant green color, his signature pointed collar, and his distinct horizontal-pupil eyes. Whether you go for a full mascot suit or a simple DIY outfit, it is guaranteed to bring smiles.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–80
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What you need for a Kermit the Frog costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Kermit the Frog costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Lime green bodysuit or matching set
A solid, vibrant lime green long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings or sweatpants.
DIY: Use a matching lime green sweatshirt and sweatpants from your closet.
Signature pointed collar
A light green or lime green felt collar featuring nine distinct pointed triangles.
DIY: Cut a nine-pointed collar out of a sheet of light green craft felt and attach a hook-and-loop fastener.
Kermit eyes hood or headband
A green hood or headband featuring large white dome eyes with black horizontal slit pupils.
DIY: Glue halved ping-pong balls with black felt horizontal lines onto a green headband.
Green gloves
Lightweight lime green stretch gloves to cover your hands.
DIY: Use green winter gloves or paint your hands with green body paint.
Green shoe covers
Pointed green felt shoe covers that slip over your regular shoes.
DIY: Cut pointed flipper shapes out of green felt and safety-pin them over your sneakers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Kermit the Frog costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid lime green bodysuit or matching green shirt and pants.
- 2
Slip the signature nine-pointed light green felt collar over your neck, securing it in place.
- 3
Put on the lime green gloves to ensure your hands match your body color.
- 4
Secure the Kermit headband or hood onto your head, aligning the eyes so they sit upright.
- 5
Slip the green shoe covers over your regular sneakers to complete the frog-foot look.
- 6
Adjust the collar points so they lay flat against your chest and shoulders.
Makeup & hair
No hair styling is needed if you use a hood or headband. If your neck or face is exposed, apply matching lime green water-based face paint to blend in seamlessly.
Kermit the Frog for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Miss Piggy wearing a glamorous purple dress, blonde wig, and pig nose.
- group
- Assemble the Muppets crew with Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Animal.
- kids
- A cozy green fleece one-piece pajama suit with a built-in hood and felt collar.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting lime green tracksuit paired with the felt collar and headband offers a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A simple green dog sweater paired with a mini felt pointed collar around the neck.
Tips
- Keep the collar stiff by backing the felt with thin cardboard or interfacing if DIYing.
- Ensure the horizontal pupils on the eyes are perfectly level for the authentic Kermit expression.
- Wear comfortable green sneakers under your shoe covers if you plan on walking a lot.
Kermit the Frog costume FAQ
- How do you make Kermit the Frog's collar?
- Cut a strip of light green felt to fit your neck, then cut nine long triangles pointing outward. Secure the ends with velcro or a safety pin.
- What color green is Kermit the Frog?
- Kermit is a bright, vibrant lime green. Avoid dark forest greens or olive shades to keep the look recognizable.
- How do you make Kermit eyes?
- Cut a ping-pong ball in half, draw a horizontal black line across each dome with a marker, and glue them close together on a green headband.
Did you know? Kermit the Frog was originally created by Jim Henson in 1955 using an old green coat belonging to Henson's mother and two halves of a ping-pong ball for eyes.